Actor Tom Felton, known for playing Harry Potter, addressed the J.K. Rowling controversy during the 78th Tony Awards by stating he’s not overly involved with it. This year, Felton will make his Broadway debut in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” and expressed his appreciation to Rowling for creating the series.
Tom Felton talks about J.K. Rowling at 2025 Tony Awards
As a devoted fan, I found Tom Felton’s statement at the 2025 Tony Awards particularly noteworthy. In response to the heated debate surrounding J.K. Rowling, he shared his thoughts on how her Harry Potter series had a profound impact on uniting the world.
When asked about J.K. Rowling’s controversial gender-related opinions, Felton told Variety, “It doesn’t affect me personally, as I don’t pay much attention to it.” He continued, “I haven’t witnessed anything unite the world more than Harry Potter. She’s the one who made that happen, so I’m extremely thankful for her.
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Following the announcement that Tom Felton will be back as Draco Malfoy in Broadway’s production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” he made some comments about J.K. Rowling. This new project signifies his first time on Broadway, and it marks a return to the role of Draco Malfoy since the last Harry Potter movie in 2011.
As a dedicated Harry Potters fan, I must admit I felt let down by Felton’s response to J.K. Rowling’s controversial stance on gender. When I saw his answer on Reddit, it seemed like he was trying to dance around the issue with a diplomatic, evasive response – the kind of non-committal statement that someone might make when they don’t want to take a stand on something important, fearing potential backlash in the future.
One commenter noted, “He’s portraying Malfoy in The Cursed Child currently, but I don’t believe J.K. Rowling has a direct involvement.” Another fan commented, “It’s interesting that the actors playing the main characters seem to be against Rowling. However, the actor playing the secondary villain is still supporting her.
Starting on November 11, 2025, Felton’s Broadway adaptation of Harry Potter will run for a span of 19 weeks. In a conversation with TODAY, the actor expressed his excitement about this special moment and career achievement, referring to it as a “pinch me” experience. Felton also mentioned that unlike the movies, where we saw them as children, the play tells an independent story and now they are portraying parents instead.
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